2002 Mazda B-Series Truck Problems
- Complaints
- 28filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 26,000miles, 20 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck. The part named most often is air bags, with 6 complaints (21% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (6) and engine cooling (5). 20 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 26,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 6 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 80 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags6 21%
- Engine cooling5 18%
- Brakes2 7.1%
- Seat belts2 7.1%
- Seats2 7.1%
- Tires2 7.1%
- Engine1 3.6%
Also reported: Exterior lighting (1).
Example complaints
Air bags: “While driving 50 MPH consumer's child was plugging in a cell phone cord, and lost control of vehicle. Vehicle veered down into an embankment. Then, came back onto the highway, side swiped another vehicle, and slammed into a guardrail. Seat belts were worn, but the air bags did not deploy. Consumer's child suffered severe injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10034430, filed 2003-08, 22,500 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Since I purchased the vehicle there has been noticeable play in the rear differential. I ignored it for a long time and then after the warranty had expired I took it to a repair shop in the area that has a very good reputation for repairing and setting up differentials. After examining the gears in the rear end he told me the play was caused by a part that was machined incorrectly at the factory. He said it was a hole that was drilled too large for the pin that is installed in it to hold the axle gears in place. …”
NHTSA complaint #10221310, filed 2008-03, 24,000 milesEngine cooling: “The check engine light has come on 3 times in 22000 kms the mechanic said not to go over 140km. Bought when I bought the truck the sales man never told any thing about it. I have passed cars and trucks on a four lane high way and some times you got to speed up to get buy.when the speed limit is 110 km and they made me pay $65 bucks to fix it.something I didnt even no about or was told.”
NHTSA complaint #10071393, filed 2004-01, 22,000 milesVehicle speed control: “Factory recall we were notified to have our cruise control on our 2002 Mazda 4wd-b400 pu disconnected because of a factory recall. We did this in october 2007. To date we have heard nothing about the repairs. Our dealers keeps telling us that they are waiting for parts. Where in the world are these parts manufactured that they can't get them by now? Since then we are getting an engine light on which indicates that we either have a short circuit condition or the dpfe/EGR valve pressure sensor has failed. I want to know if this is due to their disconnecting the cruise control? …”
NHTSA complaint #10217961, filed 2008-02, 40,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
75% of the 20 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22,000 and 49,753 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 09V414000Oct 23, 2009Vehicle speed control › Cruise controlCovers: Mazda B-Series Truck 1995–1997, 2001–2003
Mazda is recalling model year 1995 through 1997 and model year 2001 through 2003 trucks equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds) and/or anti-lock brake system (abs) and manufactured on or before december 5, 2002. A component…
- 07V347000Aug 7, 2007Vehicle speed controlCovers: Mazda B-Series Truck 1998–2002
On certain trucks equipped with a speed control system, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Recall details for the 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 80 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037013Aug 20, 2026Other or unknown. Product Quality Information (PQI) DESCRIPTION Service Information MT-041/12 is no longer valid. It has been unpublished and superseded by the Field Quality Information Report (FQIR) reporting system.
- 11032103Apr 21, 2026Brakes, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Other or…. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory recommended…
- 11006987Aug 8, 2024Other or unknown, Electrical system. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State…
- 11005671Jul 29, 2024Other or unknown. Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the…
- 11003398Jun 7, 2024Other or unknown. Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the…
- 10251387Feb 12, 2024Brakes, Steering, Transmission and drivetrain, Wheels…. Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the…
- 10232299Feb 28, 2023Electrical system. Speedometer replacement procedure
- 10226814Nov 18, 2022Suspension. Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal…
- 10222564Sep 26, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold when the idle speed drops from fast idle to normal idle speed during cold start. This is caused by a variable…
- 10217209Jul 18, 2022Electrical system. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
Other model years of the Mazda B-Series Truck
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 37 | 85,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 11 | 7,500 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 16 | 75,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2004 | 24 | 64,558 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 21 | 41,800 | 1 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2002 | 28 | 26,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 37 | 82,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 58 | 73,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 78 | 97,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 67 | 67,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 52 | 80,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 55 | 140,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 42 | 110,550 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 122 | 92,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 9 | 85,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 11 | 123,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 14 | 196,700 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 16 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Mazda B-Series Truck model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck have?
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 6 complaints (21% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 6.
Has the 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck reported?
Among the 20 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 26,000 miles and the middle half falls between 22,000 and 49,753 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.